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Serena Williams is one of the most prolific and inspiring athletes the United States has ever had, but even she had to start somewhere. Her father, Richard Williams, trained her and her sister, Venus, from an early age, and clearly it all paid off for the both of them, who…
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Serena Williams wore a tutu to the first match of the US Open on Monday in a not-so-subtle dig at the French Tennis Federation, who condemned her for wearing her now-iconic catsuit - an ensemble which, though sartorially striking, had a practical side. The tennis player has since explained that…
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Serena Williams is widely regarded as the best tennis player of all time, and one of the greatest athletes of her generation. However, as one of the few black players dominating a mostly white sport, she is often unfairly scrutinized for her physical appearance. This includes constant criticism of her…
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Everyone wants to learn martial arts as a kid. The idea of being able to defend yourself like Bruce Lee or move as swiftly as Jackie Chan is an opportunity no one would turn down. Unfortunately for impatient youngsters, when you actually get to the class, they're not all for…
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Horse racing is a dangerous sport in a lot of ways. With the high speeds, hurdles, and obstacles in the form of other competing jockeys, there are plenty of accidents along the way. In fact, according to a study conducted by Animal Aid, there have been 1746 horses killed while racing since…
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It's not out of the ordinary for there to be a guest pitcher before a big game, but usually, it isn't a nun from a Catholic High School. However, Mary Jo Sobiek turned up to carry out the ceremonial first pitch at the White Sox's game with Kansas City Royals…
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Whether they're celebrating a result or mourning a loss, sports fans can often be some of the rowdiest, drunkest, and destructive people. However, there are nicer elements that aren't as often reported, especially when it comes to the children who grow up loving their chosen sport in a positive way.…
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One of the coolest thing for a baseball fan to experience is catching one of the game balls. It doesn't work quite as well in, say, soccer, as that's a large thing to lug around - and everyone will be expecting you to lob it back down to the pitch…
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There's such a thing as good sportsmanship, but there are a lot of players that don't play by these rules. And when it comes to the fans - they've got the leeway to throw all common courtesy out the window (and the copious amount of alcohol doesn't help) without it…
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It only feels like yesterday that we were all sitting down with our pizzas, our Buds and our jerseys to watch the Super Bowl LII. However, I'm here to inform you that close to six months have passed since the game and - extraordinarily - we are now closer to…
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Whenever someone announces that they are going to have a baby, the first question to come from anyone's lips is always: "is it a boy or a girl?" Nobody wants to know how you've decorated the bedroom, or whether you're planning on naming it after some long-deceased relative, or even…
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At St Petersburg Stadium, Argentina took on Nigeria in a dramatic World Cup match. But arguably, the most entertaining moments were not on the field, but in the stands. 57-year-old Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was spotted in the crowd, living his best life. Maradona reacted to the game with wild…
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The World Cup is in full swing at the moment, meaning that fans celebrating the tournament in Russia are busy cheering on their respective nations, drinking a bit too much beer during the games, and - apparently - harassing reporters who are trying to cover the sports event. This weekend,…
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Unless you've been living under a very large rock, deep underground on another planet, you've probably heard that the World Cup is on right now. Yes, the global football tournament that comes around every four years started just over a week ago, this year being hosted in Russia. We've seen…
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As someone who knows all too well how it feels to suffer a broken bone (yes, I was very drunk, and yes, it still hurt so much), I recoil in horror at the mere thought of stepping foot inside a UFC Octagon. Despite the obvious padding, the quintessential UFC battleground…
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Since he had a boxing match with Floyd "Money" Mayweather and lost last year, not much has been seen of Conor McGregor. Well, I say not much, but I'm talking in a professional sense. Of course, since the fight, McGregor has struggled to keep himself out of the headlines. There…
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There's something uniquely thrilling about going to see a live sports event. Sure, it's fun to kick back with a beer and watch a football game with some friends at home - but nothing compares to being in the crowd at the Superbowl, or cheering on the tennis stars at…
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The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl, winning their first championship in franchise history. It's customary for the winning team to visit the White House, but on Monday President Trump rescinded his invite. In a statement, he said he cancelled their visit because of the…
